Raven entered the room and closed the door behind her, unaware of her roommate's presence. When she turned and looked up, she was surprised to see December, lying on her stomach on the bed, looking ahead of her as though she was…8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡxIGVC0tLHe 維尼
Well, she was in a daze. That was all Raven could think of.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡlnnOu4SN8E 維尼
Biting her lip to stop herself from chuckling, she quietly walked over to her friend and waved a hand in front of her. Not even a blink.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ69kCOrYtj5 維尼
Raven was amazed at the extent of December being unaware of her surroundings. She knew what brought this on, however, and though it's been a couple of days since December got asked out by their archery captain, their expectations that she would come down to planet earth instead of staying on the moon seemed to be underestimated.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ48eFT1JoNF 維尼
Just then, an idea occurred to her.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡsAL71H8MXk 維尼
Walking away from December, she stood in front of her study table and took out her hair pins out of her hair, all the while grinning to herself. Spotting December's phone, she picked it up and cradled it against her ear, saying loudly, "Hi Zach. December? Oh, she's in the bathroom right now but I can take a message for – "8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡMiqUZz5ETo 維尼
The phone suddenly disappeared from her grip as December snatched it away from Raven. December was wide-eyed and flushed as she put the device against her ear before a bewildered look flashed across her face. She stared at phone before looking at Raven with an irritated look.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡHiUyLZIb9o 維尼
"Raven."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2NBMFm8TTL 維尼
At her friend's irate and crestfallen expression, Raven couldn't contain her laughter. She clutched her stomach, her body wracked in laughter until she let out a few last titters of chuckle.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5KoCFATDiL 維尼
December then took her phone and sat on her bed, almost sullen.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡP2WYOse10Z 維尼
"Oh, come on, D. It was a joke." Raven wiped a tear at the corner of her eye. "You should have seen yourself by the way. Has he been texting you?" She sobered a little and asked.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ55ghKyNkm9 維尼
December's shoulders were slumped as she answered, "Nope."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡNOG9lA2ci6 維尼
Raven gave her an apologetic look before smiling. "Hey, don't worry about it. You know how busy he could get with all those tournament and club stuffs. And he's also part of the Student Council. I'm sure he'll get to you soon."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡkeJxmCq3c3 維尼
December paused in thought at that, before understanding dawned on her as she sat up straight. "You're right. I mean, I knew he could be busy…I just can't help how I feel." She smiled sheepishly at Raven.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡq9sY3CB6yV 維尼
"Well, I think I can understand that." Raven chuckled.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡuSmDlIc5XO 維尼
Just as December laid down on her bed again, hugging her pillow and Raven heading towards the bathroom, a sound rang out in the room.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3MVYAzCJfn 維尼
Knowing the ringtone, December mindlessly reached around her bed for the phone, and when she glanced at it, her eyes became wide before she blinked. Then, with eyes still fixed on the screen, she let out a shriek.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡwhR8rEnrTt 維尼
"Raven!"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8xGytk0N1b 維尼
Raven opened the bathroom door and peeked around, looking at December in sudden surprise. "What? What happened?"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡP09RFeI6U1 維尼
December couldn't speak. She was happy yet anxious because of the surprise. Her mouth opened and closed a few times before she just raised her phone mid-air and croaked, "It-it's him."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡNu0UNw7uKa 維尼
Raven gasped, her eyes wide in excitement. Her roommate didn't need any more affirmation as she got out of the bathroom in only a towel. "Well, answer him, D!"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡRSZNFeVeTq 維尼
She nodded and fumbled with her phone, before swiping on the screen. "H-hello?"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡRXcM2Njy8R 維尼
There was a crackle before the caller on the line spoke. "Hey, December."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡloqQZYIaag 維尼
His voice sounded pleasant and warmth spread through December's body.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡowGhO1JkJY 維尼
"Zach." The smile on her face bloomed and it only grew when Raven grinned at her. Despite her elation, her heart thumped erratically. She wondered why he called. Reminding herself to sound as she hadn't been on the verge of hyperventilating, she said, "So, what's up?"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3GyVNTM5cT 維尼
She resist the urge to cringe at that. Raven's expression didn't help either.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡfIWRSP9N2j 維尼
"So, I was wondering if you're free tonight." Zach said. There was a creaking sound which sounded as though he was sitting on a swiveling chair.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡjHgu2Zwt7z 維尼
December's heart skipped a beat at that. She had been wondering when or how things are going to be – listening to her friends talking about their dates and all was fun, but experiencing this herself when she barely know how to differentiate if someone's interested with her and or was just being nice was another. She believed that Zach must have had some interest in her to ask her out, but even that didn't reassure the doubts that would somehow prodded her mind when her guard was down.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡIeQxKFWVyq 維尼
Nevertheless, she wasn't going to let it ruin her euphoric feeling and possibility of getting a boyfriend. With a beam and vigorous nod, she said, "Yes, I am." Then, biting her lower lip to stop the smile from getting wider, she continued, "Why do you ask?"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡQ1tXjI1r7F 維尼
Zachary chuckled into the phone. "Well, I wanted to ask you out tonight. How does dinner and a movie sound to you?"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡfHDpzFxHDJ 維尼
December was beyond giddy now; her nerves were dancing and her heart wouldn't go back to its normal beat. She tried to tell herself that it's just a date and she shouldn't get all hype up about it – but that didn't work at all.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡri7YNnowmr 維尼
She shook her head to herself at her silliness. So what now if she can't control her feelings for him? She deserve to have this moment of treasuring what she feel, and not care if she looked ridiculous with it.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡFHfr0WBgUe 維尼
"I think…that sounds really good." She couldn't help the giggle that escaped her lips.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡSBAmL6PPaB 維尼
"Great. I'll see you tonight at 7."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9eDgUqZRnx 維尼
"Okay, see you."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡEDcvrd2KdA 維尼
Once they hung up, December took a deep breath before exhaling it, meeting Raven's bright gaze – both of them quiet as they processed what just took place.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡXUBqEiZjuc 維尼
It was only seconds before they both squealed and shrieked, the shrill noise rang loudly in their room. They must have caused other dorm inhabitants to wonder what was up, but December didn't care.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡt5bOx2oWNG 維尼
She laughed girlishly as they stood and Raven was hugging her tightly, both jumping for a little while in that position.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡb2X0ImPfGV 維尼
"Oh my God, December!" Raven shrieked in happiness.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡfjmvcv668x 維尼
"I know, I can't believe this!" December replied equally.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡVxOdMqdiGW 維尼
After a while, December paced the room, with a towel-clad Raven sitting on the bed, excitement for her friend shone in her eyes.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡy7WSCJ7yfw 維尼
"Wow, D. I'm impressed that you went through that without needing help from me." Raven started, her eyes twinkling in a playful glint.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡobGnhJr6zR 維尼
December rolled her eyes, the beam still in her face as she glanced at her roommate. "Oh, I'm not that hopeless, Raven."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡKhOnYBp3sA 維尼
Then, she cocked her hands on her hips. "But I am pretty hopeless in what comes next. Will you help me choose what to wear?"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7Wakn3Sfoe 維尼
A delightful look passed Raven's features. "Oh, I thought you'd never ask."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡTlSZuxLmgn 維尼
She had always spent her Friday nights sleeping in and entertaining herself with her hobbies or hanging out with her close friends, and at one point December thought the pattern would stay the same. After all, she was way beyond hoping or even thinking that she could find someone in the academy who would have an interest in her let alone date her.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡoZk3dAiti5 維尼
But the pattern would change tonight – because she was going out on a date – something that had never happened in her nonexistent dating life.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2VjNocxwTQ 維尼
It thrilled her yet she was terribly anxious – because how does one go about this? And would it go well?8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡhWQ82OyVaV 維尼
"Is there a guide on how to go on dates for dummies? Because if there is, then I need it ASAP." December bit her lip in uncertainty, and winced as Raven pulled on her hair as she braid it. Her roommate murmured an apology before tilting her head and then shook it.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡu9n8it0Zu0 維尼
Raven had called Brooke over to help her with getting ready. Even though Serena couldn't lend a help due to a family dinner with hers and Weston's family, she did cheered December and wished her luck.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ14f8h1jD4x 維尼
She really was glad to have them as her friends.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡtcNYjxPJFR 維尼
December watched as Raven blow-dried her hair and untangle the braid.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡs8LbuU44NT 維尼
She also knew that Raven was more likely not to answer her question when she's focused on something so she glanced at Brooke who was busy picking out her outfit.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡhmZbXVqGbI 維尼
"Brooke?"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡmOjx9yhSO9 維尼
"Hang on. I'm trying to find the…yes!" She let out a triumph 'a-ha!' before showing them the outfit. Glancing towards the outfit from the mirror, both December and Raven's expression turned aghast.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡJps9rn0G8M 維尼
"No way." December said with a determined look. At Brooke's pout, she emphasized it. "No."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡRx4PbaChXq 維尼
The outfit was something that December was certain she would never wear, more so on a date. It was a black dress that was so short, she knew it had to end a little higher above the knee. If that wasn't enough, the cleavage area was so low, she knew they would spill at how narrow and small the cups were, regardless whether she was a big or a small chested person.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡxOXXzngvau 維尼
Brooke huffed and muttered to herself, although it was loud enough that they could hear it. 'After all the trouble I went to get this from my boxes…"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡaBoPQmPyYb 維尼
December gasped. "I knew that's not mine! I don't remember ever getting such a...such a scandalous outfit!"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ36iy1OkwE0 維尼
"Oh, don't be such a prude." Brooke rolled her eyes. "I just thought we're going in for the kill to make him go haga haga over you – "8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡuG3YqbXMrW 維尼
"Haga haga?" Raven choked over her laughter, while December just looked at Brooke, looking horrified.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡMx4bwZQyPp 維尼
"– and I was trying to accentuate your blessed curves." Brooke grinned. "Besides, sugar, sorry to say this but you have nothing that'll match well for a date."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡpLvC7yBA5f 維尼
December grumbled. "Thanks for the reminder."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2HmQW3Dcmk 維尼
Raven was still busying herself over December's hairdo, said although a little distractedly. "Hm, why can't she – "8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡmYos6e0q0k 維尼
Brooke, knowing what Raven was about to say, gave her a look. "Raven, I'm not letting her wear a hoodie and jeans to go on a date with Zach."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡEKmMcLLEBX 維尼
December frowned at Brooke.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡG8Pmd5iElm 維尼
Raven struggle to keep a straight face. "Okay, mum." She rolled her eyes with a grin as she worked on December's hair. She frowned a little when she spotted something. "D, your roots are showing. Do you plan on dyeing it again or letting it grow?"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6j0qcJTNPp 維尼
Meeting Raven's gaze through the mirror, she made an 'oh' sound before saying, "I didn't notice that. I think I'll dye it later." Then, she sighed out loud. "Also, I'm sorry for being a complete dunce about not knowing a single thing about dates and dresses but can we please not choose something that is too revealing? I just don't feel comfortable with it."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡhqqHg5RMZ2 維尼
Raven and Brooke then stared at her for a moment before looking at each other, nodding.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡtqDB6RLqeP 維尼
"Okay, don't worry about it. We'll figure it out." Raven said with a soft smile.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡnnvSHFKS3G 維尼
It wasn't until an hour later that they managed to pair up a pretty outfit as well as applying some makeup for December. Ten minutes of pep talk and three minutes later, December was set to meet up with Zach by the entrance of her dorm, where her two close friends peeked through her windows and beamed down at the scene before them like proud parents.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡoR4xjOPMKF 維尼
The party had been going on for two hours and Pierre was starting to feel the usual boredom striking him. The upbeat music was playing to the energetic, gyrating and hormonal teenagers and despite the spacious house, Pierre felt trapped and aggravated.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡz71lCIq626 維尼
He really shouldn't have come, after all.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5dsLly0GYE 維尼
He saw Blake, Caleb and Jethro talking amongst themselves with some girls and other guys from the football and archery team, all wearing grins as they laughed and enjoyed themselves.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡIxwBRqRX2w 維尼
Standing half-hidden from everyone else at a corner, he held his drink in a red paper cup – a carbonated or alcoholic beverage, he wasn't even sure – and kept an eye for the voluptuous blonde whom he knew was searching for him, if her wandering gaze sweeping across the room was any indication.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡWtDZd2i3oO 維尼
He thought at that moment that he had to be weird not to enjoy the things teenagers did at a party but it didn't bother him much to feel like he had to change that.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ2Gwaw6WVy 維尼
He tried to enjoy himself or even amuse himself with the theatrics of the drunkards but even that hadn't last long. Pierre just wasn't in the mood and with each passing minutes, he found himself annoyed with everything.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡo89wDLfGIi 維尼
He knew why, of course but he wanted to ignore it, tried to ignore it, but his thoughts kept going anyway.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡxDCE7NssOG 維尼
A week ago, when he met December at the garden, he received a call from Katya, asking him to meet her. Unaffected, he told her he had other things to do, and while she hadn't called him after that, it seemed like she was determined to bother him again this week.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡPUef2Ff8lT 維尼
He hadn't known how to deal with the people from his past; sure, they had been the best of friends before but those were the times before everything crashed and burned around him.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡl2WMTrmPI8 維尼
He was different, and he was sure they were too.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡoVruT5Se3i 維尼
So, why did he felt frustrated and agitated by them, even though it was only to have dinner – for old times' sake?8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡnSYNRfC9R7 維尼
Someone giggled beside him, and thinking that Karen had found him, he looked up in surprise just to find a girl leaning against him with a dopey expression.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡh8xo37mvPA 維尼
"Hey, handsome. Wanna have fun tonight?" She giggled, the slur evident in her voice. She was pissed-faced drunk.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡHND7AYsAPN 維尼
Pierre tightened his jaw and gently shrugged his arm off her grip. Scanning around and not seeing Karen, he took a step towards where his friends are, only to be stopped by the only person he was trying to avoid.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡzgDerKJ777 維尼
"Pierre!" Karen purred, her eyes bright at the sight of him but Pierre could tell she's buzzed too. "I've been looking everywhere for you."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4no4GpYsuF 維尼
Damn it.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡfk3H8foaAX 維尼
Karen giggled and clung to his arm tightly, pulling him towards her equally buzzed friends. "Come on, let's go meet my friends."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡi8KgzLf9qd 維尼
Glancing around to look for his friends for help, he found them looking at him and grinning, waving their cups at him in salutation.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡMh5R9FoJcp 維尼
Pierre felt a buzz in his pocket, and as he fished out and read the text, he froze.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡwoCgEo4ttP 維尼
It's about your mother.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡB9cKVkOwch 維尼
That was it; four words but it affected him deeply. His expression turned cold, and his gaze hardened the more he scanned the words.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡkQ0D20HeId 維尼
At the same time, Caleb had noticed his expression and broke off from the group, heading his way.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡvCPhOqnfAG 維尼
Karen, who in her inebriated state had realized that Pierre had stopped moving, turned around and pouted. "What's the matter?"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡvy92NDqwxo 維尼
Pierre ignored her, as well as Caleb's amused grin at Karen.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ62k27hBONr 維尼
When his friend was within his reach, he put a hand on Caleb's shoulder and said, "I have to go."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡRiIhNOoBHo 維尼
Bemused and curious, Caleb asked, "What's going on? Do you need a ride?"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡJiJmHhVC5e 維尼
He shook his head. "It's…just something I've got to do. I'll see you lads later."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡxjeTUk4XaN 維尼
Pierre turned and left, his legs directing him to his next destination, as his thoughts focused on the content of the text, that unfortunately succeeded in making him relented to face his past.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡOhVp71Qqnu 維尼
The night air was cool with a touch of the breezy wind, and December basked in its soothing sensation. December and Zach just had dinner and though she thought it was going to be awkward, thankfully he made her feel comfortable as they conversed and ate. She found out some things about him, such as the fact that he was a vegetarian, which was the opposite from her, and that he had entered a skating competition when he was in junior high. December found that interesting and she stored that knowledge away in her mind.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡbqk4kJ5hWG 維尼
They were now heading towards the theatre in town, the flashing lights of the cinema attracting people from afar, as they walked about and passed it. They walked side by side, both occupied by their thoughts, even though their silence were being penetrated by the loud sounds and carefree voices as they neared the populated streets in town. December was all too aware of the proximity of him beside her, even though she tried not to focus on it too much. Who knows what else she might come up with to embarrass herself?8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡGGikkNnsW6 維尼
Nevertheless, his mild spicy cologne and heat from his body penetrating her senses wasn't helping her much.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2SoYG5sO0o 維尼
Trying desperately to think of something else, a thought occurred to her and she blurted out, "Why are we going on a date?"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡR0KyH3RVta 維尼
At his startled and bemused look, she hastily amended, "No, I mean why…me?"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡEK7dX4zkjt 維尼
When his gaze met hers again, she quickly looked away, mentally chastising herself.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡm6WH355bg9 維尼
Was it the wrong thing to ask? Did she made him uncomfortable? Why was she being nervous like this? Things had gone well so far and she had to ruin the pleasant night walk, or so she thought.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3jCgyKv0rG 維尼
His warm chuckle brought her out of her reverie and she looked up, surprise and relief to find that she didn't make him uncomfortable.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡIBECRD9Zle 維尼
They stopped and Zach looked her in the eyes.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡOH1DDTuh1r 維尼
"I've always thought that you're charming, smart, funny, and you're cute as hell too and well…I told myself it's about time I ask you out. Before we go our separate ways." If that wasn't enough, he added quickly, as if he needed her to hear everything he's got to say. "I could list on more, and that's just the tip of the iceberg." His voice took on a shy tone, and coupled with his dimpled smile and shining look in his eyes, December thought she was a goner.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡW3rjU7Oc28 維尼
Oh my God…8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4jO5kKwjsi 維尼
Okay, calm down my beating heart!8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡkPwoqvFzoc 維尼
Hearing 'cute' and 'hell' from him just doesn't feel right, but it sounded like music to my ears. Did he really think I'm charming? And cute? Cue internal squealing.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡNcFylsNXai 維尼
December's face was flushed and she had a shy smile on her face. Her heart was beating louder and she was smiling too much that her cheeks hurt, but she giggled and said, "Oh wow, ah, thanks. I didn't know you're a smooth talker, Zach."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡW4R8nPhaQ4 維尼
She was trying to steer the topic away from her, lest she couldn't control her flushing cheeks anymore.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡs4QZ8roUFH 維尼
Zachary only smiled at her, and as they continued to walk towards the theatre, he glanced before saying, "I mean them, December."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡiA6m0WpG5N 維尼
Yeah, I'm definitely a goner.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5f1exDXFRF 維尼
December made it to her dorm just before the matron could reprimand her, feeling like she was walking on clouds. If the dorm matron did give her an earful, she doubted that would dampen her good mood.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡCP13V32tEO 維尼
After the movie, he had them driven to get some ice cream gelato at a parlour and they had talked the night through. She enjoyed spending the time with him so much that when she knew they had neared their curfew, it felt like their magical moment together was coming to an end really fast and she didn't know what else she could do to prolong them. The feeling was too disappointing and she almost wanted to just tell him to break some curfew to stay out late.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡkOST3VMGI3 維尼
But December could never do that. Besides the fact that she knew Zach held punctuality like it was a part of his soul, he just doesn't seem like the sort of person to break them. And she knew what the consequences would be to his record if they were caught – and they most probably would – it would definitely affect his presidency at the Student Council.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7FCP9YD47t 維尼
She sighed.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡR2uTzqyKJ2 維尼
She hadn't dared to do that at all.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5zV9QXv6VL 維尼
December played back the moment from when he first came to pick her up, the pleasant dinner, the walk to the theatre, and their late night conversations – he looked so different and carefree.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8uUOP12g2N 維尼
She would not forget this moment; her first date with the guy she had a crush on; his smile, his dimples, the little laughs he would elicit when he found something amusing, the warm and tingle sensation he made her feel, those little touch and gestures he did when their skin met with contact – and though she'd heard this in the movies all the time, she finally knew it to be true because if this was a dream, then she didn't want to wake up from it at all.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡmGWWM32dIE 維尼
But of course, she had to eventually.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡBpZxOdpzhY 維尼
Before she could reach her doorknob, the door swung open and she saw Brooke's eager face.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡKBBZ6LyBM5 維尼
"Well? What happened? Details, December!"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡCH6ay4f34i 維尼
"My God, Brooke! Let her come inside first before you start the Spanish Inquisition on her." Immediately, Brooke was pulled inside by Raven who gave her an apologetic but grinning look. "Hey, D."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡvnAhB741YC 維尼
December's surprise face gave way to mirror the grin on Raven's face. With everything that happened tonight, the feelings on being high on her emotion made it impossible not to. It was infectious.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡXdzKiGHm7o 維尼
She walked in and saw Raven, Brooke, and Serena all sitting on the beds looking expectant. And of course, beaming.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡP7KklrN6OB 維尼
They were all quiet, too quiet until she realized they were struggling to keep the questions in, and she said what they have been wanting to know all night, "It was wonderful." She breathe a dreamy sigh.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6T64lPJXiB 維尼
All three of them squealed in excitement, and when December's eyes went wide and she gestured for them to tone it down, they giggled quietly when they remembered the warden patrolling at this time. Brooke and Raven hugged each other and Serena laughed at them before she reached towards December, pulling her closer to them.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡisdDVdowXc 維尼
"You have no idea how long these two crazies stood by the window, waiting to catch a glimpse of you and Zach." Serena chuckled. "They're waiting for the moment."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7odhaiOXpa 維尼
Raven poked Serena's arm. "Correction. We're waiting for it, because don't you act like you haven't been doing the same ever since you got back."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡtpHxHkbXFx 維尼
Serena's face broke out into a sheepish grin.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡuXz6a1oSSv 維尼
December was high on their expressions and feelings too, but she found herself a little lost at what Raven said. "Wait, the moment?"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡYjSk6wjORB 維尼
All three of her friends looked at her strangely before they said in hushed unison, "The kiss!"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡZB66RNMDSE 維尼
Then, they all promptly burst into giggles and suppressed squealing. December immediately blushed and made an 'oh' sound, because of course she had to be person who wouldn't be able to catch on what 'the moment' means.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡyKM6UCMNjC 維尼
She can't believe she was so dense sometimes – but could anyone blame her? Her senses were fogged as she still weren't over one of the best – if not the best – night of her life.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2Hf4AImNzG 維尼
Looking at her giggling friends, she laughed at the state they were in. If anyone could see them right now, they would think they were highly drunk. It certainly weren't the everyday scenes people see of them.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8tYJyz1jv1 維尼
December jumped on them in a group hug before finding some way to settle in between her friends on her single bed.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡob74TLiQog 維尼
She sighed dreamily. "Guys, it was everything I have dreamt of and more. I just…I don't know where to begin and how to explain what I feel! I've never…felt like this before."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1nLDsFcmiX 維尼
Serena sighed quietly and smiled. "I'm happy for you. Zach seems like a good person."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡsNsylIrfKH 維尼
"He is." December nodded and smiled.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7pQRH9ICkP 維尼
Brooke adjusted her position, but finding that she was on the edge, got up and sat on Raven's bed.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡBHypebmn2T 維尼
"Well, I think we really need to know what went on. Everything, D." Brooke gushed.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡYkyoIxK17G 維尼
And she did for the next hour.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡYo9LLxE6B1 維尼
"Wait, so you're saying you guys didn't exactly get to kiss? Oh, this is atrocious!" Brooke exclaimed. She may be theatrical but they all nodded in agreement at that.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡCi0vkB6UDi 維尼
"It was kinda dark outside but I thought I saw your shadowy figures at a close distance. So, he didn't, huh. I would have thought Zach would go in for that." Raven said slowly.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡCKh7KR12BM 維尼
Serena made a thoughtful sound. "Maybe but he just doesn't strike me as the sort to do that. Do you think he would kiss on first date?"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡZjEpRruK8T 維尼
December turned to her. "Did Weston gave you one on your first date?"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡCzSHbwhm60 維尼
Serena's flushed and shy expression was enough answer for her.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡz9kBN3WlWc 維尼
"Maybe he's shy?" Raven said.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡsihXWQlUJU 維尼
"Or maybe he's a shy gentleman." December added. "It doesn't matter. I think we're still in the first phase. He did kissed me on the cheek, though and I think that's more than enough, really."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡs0p5XNcS2m 維尼
Her tone took on a shy one, and on cue, her cheeks heated. She could still feel the ghost of his warm lips on her cheek and the tingle she felt made her curl her toes. If she doesn't bring down her blushing tendencies, December might just have a fever soon.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡSvZF2mNpa8 維尼
Brooke rolled her eyes but smiled at her. "You're too cute, sometimes."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡI0P3tuRUyX 維尼
Raven and Serena giggled and said in unison, "Which is what he had said too."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡXTvgYQAexb 維尼
"Ah!" December let out a small scream and got up. "Okay, I'm gonna go and shower. All these talk is making me remember of how sticky I feel." She was still smiling widely as she looked at her friends' crestfallen and sulky faces. But then, Brooke's face brightened up.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡnKtmMcDaZk 維尼
"You complain about that now, but one day you won't mind being sticky if it's from him."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡE0pwp6vHAG 維尼
They gasped and Raven cringed. "Brooke, that's gross!"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡyTTVYmXw4F 維尼
Brooke snickered behind her hand. "Serena knows what I'm talking about."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡh8ShvTLbLn 維尼
A gasp and a slap on the arm later, Serena said in astonished embarrassment, "Don't you bring me into this!"8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡrtFqFOmJsS 維尼
Eyes wide and thoroughly embarrassed, she yelled in a hushed voice, "You're all out of control!" before reaching for her toiletries. Face flushed, December shook her head at her weird friends who laughed harder at her expression and hastened her steps towards the bathroom.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡmfJGiDj3UU 維尼
It turns out that following the address Katya had given him wasn't a problem at all, as he had feared. Although it had been a few months since he'd come to San Francisco, he was getting better at going around places.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4CF8acVVHV 維尼
But the residence she'd directed him had been at least an hour away from where he was at the party and reaching it was no easy task. He had never taken the time to appreciate what he had for a transport – the public transportation and his beloved motorbike; especially the motorbike – until he had to find some means of it.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡgADhHpLZCm 維尼
Why was it so hard to get a cab around here anyway?8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡsfNK2ZlXhY 維尼
Pierre sighed inwardly. He really missed the motorcycle, and vowed to find a way to get it back from his father.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡn2sFgozdkv 維尼
As he stood in front of a row of four-story glass apartment, Pierre let himself be a little awe at the quiet yet mysterious beauty of the place. He wouldn't be surprise if someone owned the entire building and live in it; it looked like it belonged to a sole person – the entire place screamed such.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7YjNbskCdR 維尼
Then he wondered who exactly lived in a place as recluse yet quite grand as this. Katya? But how did she even manage to find this place?8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡp10s5Li0r9 維尼
The longer he stood on the pavement facing the apartment, the more hesitant he was. What was he doing in this place? What does he even want?8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡvplIvNGl9v 維尼
He thought back to the text he received and frowned. He wanted to tear his hair out in frustration.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡaKGgfrLBdk 維尼
Why now?8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡybyS0GifQw 維尼
His mum. The woman who birthed and cared for him, yet she was also a stranger. Pierre was warring with his thoughts and feelings; of the past and the present. He wondered whether his future would change if he meet with whoever that was waiting for him inside.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡagMc9zrKgJ 維尼
As he took a step, a feminine voice stopped him.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡZksuTvXJLn 維尼
"I didn't think you'd come."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡMht5q3d1t2 維尼
He turned around and saw Katya, a soft and relieved expression on her face. He found himself frowning and a scowl plastered on his face.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7WVByZS4nt 維尼
"I hadn't wanted to."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡKfd4dM6pZ0 維尼
"Yet curiosity got the best of you, huh?" She chuckled softly.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡN5Mfzw1WA9 維尼
"Let's just get to the point." Pierre snapped. Every second ticking by with the person from his past made his nerves jittery and he just wanted to get this over with.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡUHPKyh1fKv 維尼
Katya's soft expression gave way to a humourless smile. "Always the impatient one."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡGfu8ASA4Qp 維尼
His face gave no indication of what he thought of that and Katya became exasperated before she schooled hers into indifference.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡZUJkk51aJM 維尼
"Very well. Follow me."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡw81iEQJALs 維尼
He walked up the steps to the building and as he took in the surroundings; a decent yet pretty landscape, an extravagant patio of dark furniture with wooden floorboards, glass balustrades and lights embedded on the floorboards and ceiling. He thought it was somewhat a nice place to live in. He imagined it's something a bachelor would choose.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡtbZqkKIMic 維尼
Hell, he imagined himself living here.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡYyYZfwYEKi 維尼
And that thought made him scowl – he wasn't here to appraise living standards, he just needed to know something, and possibly get out of there as soon as possible.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡElPa9NxBh3 維尼
The self-satisfied smile Katya gave him didn't escape his attention. It seemed as though she knew what he was thinking and he opted a look of nonchalance.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡTWdgWXzeJ9 維尼
She pressed some buttons on a device, then swiped it with a card and stepped inside. As he followed suit, he didn't notice the equally dark refurbished place with a quiet masculine aura to it, its look a minimalistic approach with a touch of colour here and there that he would undoubtedly appreciate, as they fit some of his preferences if he were to own one someday.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2AfVOKHBpz 維尼
But this wasn't a showcase building and he wasn't there to appraise anything.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0VRExHBm2k 維尼
Which might as well be because the first thing he saw when he walked into the brightly lit space was the other two people; one whom he wanted to see less of, and another he had never thought would see again.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1aloVpDTqj 維尼
A deep, slightly accented male voice spoke, his voice while pleasant, rang loud and clear in the quiet presence of other occupants.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡpoxyGaiyaN 維尼
"Hello, Pierre."8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡ60KGayS7XH 維尼
Pierre knew then that there was no going back now, but strangely he didn't feel uncomfortable facing his past.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡmZs18ZyXSQ 維尼
No, he couldn't feel anything at all.8964 copyright protection521ＰＥＮＡＮＡUQ0usSEfWw 維尼
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